Classic Potato Chips

Packaged product Snacks Lay's

Classic Potato Chips contains 247 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 458 kcal per 100 g across 43,261 products.

100 g provides 271% of the Daily Value for chloride, 129% of the Daily Value for iodine and 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Classic Potato Chips by Lay's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
247kcal per 100 g
1.3 gprotein
11.4 gcarbohydrates
21.6 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 247 kcal
Total fat L 21.6 g 28%
Saturated fat L 2.9 g 15%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 3,995 mg 174%
Total carbohydrates L 11.4 g 4%
Dietary fiber L 1.2 g 4%
Total sugars L 0.59 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 1.3 g 3%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 2 mg2%
Vitamin D L 0.024 µg0.1%
Vitamin E L 7 mg47%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.054 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.014 mg1%
Niacin (B3) L 1.2 mg7%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.39 mg8%
Vitamin B6 L 0.23 mg14%
Folate (B9) L 21.3 µg5%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 5.4 mg0.4%
Iron L 0.22 mg1%
Magnesium L 12.2 mg3%
Phosphorus L 26.3 mg2%
Potassium L 250 mg5%
Zinc L 0.12 mg1%
Copper L 0.068 mg8%
Manganese L 0.064 mg3%
Selenium L 5.4 µg10%
Iodine L 193 µg129%
Chloride L 6,233 mg271%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 2%Carbohydrates: 19%Fat: 79%247kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 2%
  • Carbohydrates 19%
  • Fat 79%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Chloride271%Iodine129%Vitamin E47%Vitamin B614%Selenium10%Pantothenic acid (B5)8%Copper8%Niacin (B3)7%Potassium5%Folate (B9)5%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein1.3 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 7.3 g)
  • Fiber1.2 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 4 g)
  • Sugars0.59 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 4.9 g)
  • Fat21.6 gabove the median for snacks (median 20.8 g)
  • Saturated fat2.9 gbelow the median for snacks (median 3.6 g)
  • Sodium3,995 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 414 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0.52 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water53.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L12.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat L4.9 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L10.8 g
Individual fatty acids (4)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L0.001 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L0.001 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L0.23 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L4.6 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L28.9 µg
Other components (2)
Water L53.6 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Lay's
Barcode
0028400199919
Category
Snacks

Ingredients

POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), AND SALT.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: PotatoSaltSunflower oil

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Classic Potato Chips?

100 g of Classic Potato Chips has 247 kcal.

How much protein is in Classic Potato Chips?

Classic Potato Chips contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.3 g).

How many carbs are in Classic Potato Chips?

Classic Potato Chips has 11.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 0.59 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Classic Potato Chips?

Classic Potato Chips contains 21.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Classic Potato Chips contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are chloride (271% DV), iodine (129% DV), Vitamin E (47% DV) and Vitamin B6 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Classic Potato Chips?

100 g contains 3,995 mg of sodium, 174% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated October 25, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0028400199919. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 25, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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